US3206576A
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Air gap and tripping operation adjustment means for a circuit breaker
Assignee: ITE Circuit Breaker Co
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Filing: 1962-11-07
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1982-11-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony B Michetti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:38
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H71/00; H01H71/74; H01H71/7463; H01H2071/7481
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
INSTANTANEOUS MAGNETIC TRIP MEANS FOR USE IN CIRCUIT BREAKERS HAVING TRIPPER BAR LATCH RELEASING MEANS COMPRISING A MAGNETIC CORE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING WINDING MEANS FOR GENERATING A MAGNETIC FIELD OF A MAGNITUDE PROPORTIONAL TO THE CURRENT PASSING THERETHROUGH; MOVABLY MOUNTED ARMATURE MEANS POSITIONED IN SLOCE PROXMITY TO SAID CORE ASSEMBLY AND ADAPTED TO FORM A SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSED LOOP MAGNETIC FLUX LOOP; A RECIPROCALLY MOUNTED TRIPPER PIN ASSEMBLY HAVING A FIRST END PIVOTALLY LINKED TO SAID ARMATURE; A ROTATABLY MOUNTED AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
INSTANTANEOUS MAGNETIC TRIP MEANS FOR USE IN CIRCUIT BREAKERS HAVING TRIPPER BAR LATCH RELEASING MEANS COMPRISING A MAGNETIC CORE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING WINDING MEANS FOR GENERATING A MAGNETIC FIELD OF A MAGNITUDE PROPORTIONAL TO THE CURRENT PASSING THERETHROUGH; MOVABLY MOUNTED ARMATURE MEANS POSITIONED IN SLOCE PROXMITY TO SAID CORE ASSEMBLY AND ADAPTED TO FORM A SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSED LOOP MAGNETIC FLUX LOOP; A RECIPROCALLY MOUNTED TRIPPER PIN ASSEMBLY HAVING A FIRST END PIVOTALLY LINKED TO SAID ARMATURE; A ROTATABLY MOUNTED AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |